The "Egg" is one of the most widely edible animal product in the world. The eggs are equally versatile. They can be used in salty as well as sweet dishes. Baking industry has egg in its epicenter as egg is one of the prime ingredient in the baked goods. From breakfast to desserts, egg is used in many ways and in many dishes around the world. Egg is an integral part of most of the cuisines.
The eggs are very rich in protein and a good source of other nutrients including calcium. For those who are weight watchers, the eggs is very important part of their diet. In India, eggs are very popular in their street food dishes like anda bhurji, which is the spiced version of the popular continental dish scrambled eggs, bread omelette, anda curry which is the gravy dish made with boiled eggs and boiled eggs. The boiled eggs are very popular in their simplest form as a street food. It provides a nutritious option as a snack or as a side with tea. When it comes to the everyday meals at home, egg is one of the favorite food of bachelors, loners and hosteliers.
Talking about this dish, this dish is the egg version of the popular dish "Matar Paneer". This dish has a very unique recipe where we experimented making a solidified egg which resembles the paneer or the cottage cheese. For some people who feel that it is not possible to have paneer all the time due to its expensiveness, this alternate is very good to enjoy the dish in not only economical way but also in an equally nutritious way. For those who are vegan, they can also enjoy the popular Matar Paneer by making this dish. The way egg is converted into paneer like food material, it does not loses its nutritional value but it adds a distinct flavour and uniqueness to the dish. So if you are looking for a different dish for your everyday cooking without burning a hole in your pocket or if you are vegan or if you are allergic to milk or lactose, then this dish is a must try for you. Prepare this dish and enjoy the innovative cooking of K for Kitchen once again.
For 2-3 persons
- Eggs 4
- Green peas peeled 1 cup
- Onion finely chopped 1
- Tomato puree 2 tbsp
- Cumin seeds ½ tsp
- Cloves 2-3
- Black pepper powder ½ tsp
- Red chilli powder 1 tsp
- Garam masala 1 tsp
- Cinnamon 1 stick
- Black cardamom 1
- Green cardamom 2
- Green coriander 1 tbsp
- Mace strand a few
- Salt to taste.
- Oil 3 tbsp.
Method
- Break the eggs in a bowl.
- Add black pepper and salt.
- Whisk well.
- Pour the egg mixture in pan of boiling water.
- When egg hardens, strain the egg and wrap the egg in cloth or paper towel.
- Put weight over the wrapped egg so that all the water is drained out and egg sets in the desired shape.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add whole spices and saute till aromatic.
- Add chopped onion and saute till brown.
- Add tomato puree, mix and saute well till oil separates.
- Add powdered spices and mix.
- Add little water and cook the masala with continous stirring.
- Add green peas. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to boil.
- Cover it and cook the peas on medium heat.
- When peas are cooked then add diced cut egg into it.
- Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Switch off the flame and add chopped coriander.
- Anda Matar is ready.
- Serve hot with Roti/Naan.
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